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HB 2106MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 2106 voids contracts and court decisions relying on Shari'a or foreign law

Original title: APPLICATION OF FOREIGN LAW

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Renee Reuter

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What This Bill Would Do

Missouri HB 2106 prohibits the application of or any foreign legal system that denies constitutional liberties, rendering related court decisions, arbitration rulings, and contracts void and unenforceable. The measure also bars state courts and agencies from transferring civil actions if the transfer would result in the application of such foreign laws.

Why it matters

Parties entering into private contracts or involved in state court litigation face new restrictions on choosing foreign legal frameworks or jurisdictions if those frameworks conflict with constitutional rights.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

parties to contracts

Contractual choice-of-law or choice-of-forum provisions involving foreign legal codes are rendered void and unenforceable if they conflict with constitutional rights.

Directly affected

state courts

Courts are barred from enforcing foreign law rulings or transferring civil actions that would apply foreign legal systems violating constitutional liberties.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 2106 do?

It voids any contracts, arbitration rulings, or court decisions in Missouri that rely on or foreign legal systems denying constitutional liberties.

Are there any exceptions to this prohibition?

Yes, the act does not apply to of religious organizations, corporations voluntarily subject to foreign law, federal preemption or treaties, or existing Missouri Supreme Court precedent.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

General Assembly, United States, Missouri

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body enacting the state statutes.”Map →

locationUnited States“Federal jurisdiction providing constitutional standards.”Map →

locationMissouri“State jurisdiction affected by the legislation.”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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